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More Americans now support than oppose all-day school cellphone bans
Pew Research
July 29, 2026(about 1 month ago)
Three-quarters of U.S. adults support in-class school cellphone bans, and for the first time, more now support than oppose all-day bans for middle and high schoolers.
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A new survey shows that most American adults now support keeping cellphones away from students throughout the entire school day, not just during class time. This shift in public opinion reflects growing concerns about how phone use affects student focus, mental health, and classroom safety.
Three-quarters of U.S. adults support in-class school cellphone bans, and for the first time, more now support than oppose all-day bans for middle and high schoolers.